SA Health
Job reference: 904246
Location: 5600 - WHYALLA
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network - Whyalla
• WHA6 | Full Time | Ongoing
  
• Base Salary Range: $1,282.24 - $1,297.38 per week 
• In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading, and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging). 

Join our team as a Central Sterile Services Department Team Leader and provide compassionate, efficient care that makes a real difference in the lives of patients!

About Us:

The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you'll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you'll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.

Working at the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you will become a part of a collaborative and supportive work environment. Combined with access to flexible working arrangements and opportunities to develop and grow. Whatever your role is at FUNLHN, it is vital in supporting the smooth operation of our health care services.

Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN

Want to discover more watch: Come and Discover FUNLHN! 

Living and Working in the Flinders and Upper North Region - Whyalla

 

Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:

• Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Further details regarding this can be found here
• Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply

 

About the Role:

As a Central Sterile Services Department Team Leader, you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional, efficient, and timely care across a variety of healthcare settings. Your commitment to high-quality service will directly support the smooth operation of theatre and allied care services, impacting patient experiences every day.

This dynamic role offers the opportunity to work across multiple areas within the Health Service, broadening your skills and expertise. To excel in this position, you will either:

1. Bring specialised training and extensive hands-on experience across diverse functions, or
2. Undertake Theatre Orderly duties supported by completion of an AQF Certificate IV tailored to your role.

Join us and make a meaningful difference with your skills, dedication, and passion for healthcare!

 

About You:

• Completed AQF Certificate III relevant to the position, if undertaking Theatre Orderly Duties.
• Proven experience in exercising own judgment and initiative in the day-to-day execution of a position.
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of a direct care service in a health-related field.
• Demonstrated experience in dealing with aged, frail or disabled persons.
• Completed at least 560 hours satisfactory in-service experience.
• Experience in the use of computer packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel.

Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

 

Applicant Information:

• SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
• We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 904246

 

Want To Know More? Contact:

Renee Anderson - Nurse Management Facilitator, 0422 806 068, Renee.Anderson@sa.gov.au

 

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 24th February 2026 - 11.55PM

 

Attachments:

904246 WHA6 Role Description

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Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.